The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas has praised security agencies in Abia State for their collaboration in crime fighting and maintenance of peace in Abia State.
He stated this on Monday at Owerrinta, Abia State during the commissioning of internal roads and operational facilities at Nigerian Navy College of Accounts and Finance.
Represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command, Rear Admiral Ebiobowei Zipele, the Chief of the Naval Staff also thanked the Abia State government for its support to the Nigerian Navy and other security agencies.
Abbas pointed out that the collaboration between the Navy and the State government was vital to operational efficiency of Navy personnel serving in the State.
He stressed the importance of adequate security arrangements to protect the proposed Azumini Seaport project in Ukwa East LGA of Abia.
Abbas urged the College management to maintain the facilities and charged personnel to uphold discipline, accountability and integrity, adding that resources entrusted to the Navy belonged to the Nigerian people and must be managed responsibly.
In his speech , Governor Alex Otti appreciated the Nigerian Navy for its contributions to education, healthcare and community development, and expressed hope that the Navy would expand its educational activities in the state to include secondary and vocational institutions.
He stressed that investment in human capital equips the young people and reduces their involvement in criminal activities.
